Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleed-out
Noun
/bleed aʊt/
Definition
The loss of blood as a result of an injury or medical condition.
Examples
- The patient experienced a severe bleed-out after the accident.
- Emergency responders rushed to control the bleed-out from the wound.
Meaning
Bleed-out refers to the process where a significant amount of blood is lost from the body, typically due to an injury that damages blood vessels.
Synonyms
- Hemorrhage
- Blood loss
- Exsanguination